Ballet...
Ballet gives students a strong foundation in classical ballet while learning class etiquette, history & terminology. Various styles of Ballet are covered including Cecchetti, Vaganova & Bournonville. The class will begin with Barré work then move to traveling steps across the floor, ending with center floor combinations. Emphasis is put on working within our body's range of motion in order to gain more chore strength, stability & flexibility.
Ballet will also. . .
~Improve posture and
coordination ~ Sculpt your body and tone your muscles
without bulk ~ Promote fitness and cardiovascular health ~ Strengthen abdomen and back ~ Increase bone density and core strength ~ Develop poise, grace, and confidence ~ Give you Joy!
~Improve posture and coordination ~ Sculpt your body and tone your muscles without bulk ~ Promote fitness and cardiovascular health ~ Strengthen abdomen and back ~ Increase bone density and core strength ~ Develop poise, grace, and confidence ~ Give you Joy!
. . .come hang out at our barre!
Ballet I
Ballet I is a Beginning class for adults who have no prior ballet training or for adults that are returning to ballet after many years. This class is specifically designed to give students a strong foundation in classical ballet while learning class etiquette and ballet terminology. The focus is more on basic execution of movement, easier timing and fundamentals of the steps. Emphasis is put on working within our body's range of motion in order to gain more stability & flexibility. Open to all ages eighteen and older. See dress code below.
Ballet I.5
Ballet I.5 is an Intermediate class, for adults who have taken Ballet before and want a little more challenge. Focus is on intermediate technique, Barre work & Center Floor.This class is specifically designed to give students a strong foundation in classical ballet while learning class etiquette and ballet terminology. Emphasis is put on working within our body's range of motion in order to gain more stability & flexibility. Open to all ages eighteen and older. See dress code below.
Ballet II
Ballet II is a more Advanced class for adults who have a broader knowledge of ballet, are moving on from Level I.5, or students who have taken ballet as a youth and have aged out of a dance program. Like Ballet I, this class is specifically designed to give students a strong foundation in classical ballet while learning class etiquette and ballet terminology. This class will work at an increased rate of execution, more advanced footwork and variation of routines. This level will also explore specific ballet technique such as Bournonville & Cecchetti. Occasionally a choreographed routine will be taught ranging from original choreography to variation of well know Ballets. Emphasis is put on working within our body's range of motion in order to gain more stability & flexibility. Open to all ages eighteen and older. See dress code below.
Dress Code
Dance attire is much like a uniform. You want to wear the most appropriate clothing & shoes so that you can dance without without anything getting in you way. If you have any questions regarding attire please contact us.
Ballet shoes are required for this class (Ladies- Ballet Pink/ Men- black) Leotard (Ladies- preferably black/Men- preferably white) Tights (Ladies- Skin Tone or Ballet Pink/Men- Black) Leggings & form fitting tops are an option Warm ups, such as leg warmers ballet skirts & shrugs are allowed All warm up attire must be appropriate dancewear and not street wear. Hair pulled back away from your face & off your neck. Please no dangling jewelry, perfume/cologne or other strong scents. Men, please see Renée for further details
* You can go on-line to Discount Dance Supply and use my teachers discount code ( TP33429 ).
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